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EK12 MZG

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 MZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,491 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts, slight outer wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perished/splitting tread, inner/outer sidewall damage, likely internal damage, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts, slight outer wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perished/splitting tread, inner/outer sidewall damage, likely internal damage, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer sidewall damaged, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 42,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 34,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,217 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 25,217 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,235 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EK12 MZG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 MZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK12 MZG registered?

EK12 MZG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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